Henry
Back in print and available at bookshops now are Henry’s Bath and Henry’s Bed, aren’t they beautiful? They are now published by Walker Books and have been missing for too long. Illustrated by the incredible Ron Brooks, these pictures books are so warm and cuddly, the perfect picture books for toddlers that have issues with the bath or bedtime.
Brooks also illustrated one of my all time favorite picture books and one that is easily considered a classic in Australian children’s literature; John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat. Written by Jenny Wagner it is a really special story about friendship, devotion and dealing with change, it is beautiful to share with children when they may be experiencing change like a new baby in the family. It was first published in 1977 and won the Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award in 1978.
‘John brown, Rose and the middlenight cat’ was my favourite book when i was a kid; as we too had an Old English Sheep dog.
I found it again the other day at mums, so I have started reading it to Charlotte. It has brought back lots of good memories.
26 Mar 2008 at 9.04 am
My son’s name is Henry, so we will have to look out for these books (or I’m sure someone will give one to him), they look gorgeous! Walker Books have so many great books out at the moment, one of my son’s favorites has been “Hooray For Fish” by Lucy Cousins. He also likes Owl Babies (can’t remember the author), which you could add to your blog on Owls!
31 Mar 2008 at 7.32 pm
Annie (and others with a Henry in their lives):
Take a look at this book: http://weheartbooks.com/2008/02/26/when-you-were-small/
Another simply gorgeous book starring a Henry!
And Rowan’s absolute favourite book of all time is ‘Hooray For Fish’.
11 Apr 2008 at 10.08 am